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J976 JAT

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,018 mi
Last recorded179,018 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 JAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 179,018 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 179,011 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 169,835 miles

rear body has corrosion around body mountings

Pass 2 May 2013 163,109 miles

nearside front flich panel holed and corroded

offside front flich panel holed and corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 163,109 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front flich panel holed and corroded

offside front flich panel holed and corroded

rear floor holed and corroded across vehicle

Pass 2 May 2012 152,256 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch anti-slip worn

o/s/r brake pads worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 141,753 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 125,064 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 156,646 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 156,602 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 150,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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J976 JAT is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J976 JAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J976 JAT registered?

J976 JAT is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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